
324: Luci Dumas: 12 Practical Tips From 40 Years in the Photography Biz
Aug 26, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
This week on The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas, it’s just me, spilling some of my favorite secrets for running a thriving photography business. Think of it as coffee with a friend who’s been at this for decades—and is ready to save you a few headaches. Here’s a taste of what I share:...

323: Jeff Galinovsky: Build a Photography Business That Lasts
Aug 19, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
It was fun to chat with another California photographer, Jeff Galinovsky, all about the business side of photography. He has been at it since 1988 (yep, with a Minolta Maxxum 7000!) and now runs a thriving business in high-volume sports, senior and family portraits, corporate branding, and events....

322: Shayna Lloyd: How to Use Video to Grow Your Photography Biz
Aug 12, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
This week on The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas, I’m so excited to bring you a conversation that’s both fun and super practical—especially if you’ve been curious (or intimidated!) about using video to grow your photography business. My guest is Shayna Lloyd—photographer, videographer,...

321: Jenny Gegg: Making Wedding Photography Feel Easy and Memorable
Aug 5, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
This week on The Profitable Photographer, I’m joined by the talented and super-fun Jenny Gegg—classically trained photographer, Certified Professional Photographer, Craftsman, and wedding specialist with over 26 years of experience. Jenny LOVES photographing weddings (her words: “It’s...

320: Luci Dumas “No More Starving Artist!” (remix)
Jul 29, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Are you tired of the old myth that being an artist means being broke? In this solo episode, I take on the “starving artist” mindset that holds so many talented photographers back—and gives you fresh ways to flip the script. Whether you’re struggling to charge what you’re worth, feel crushed by...

319: Gregory and Lesa Daniels on Commissioned Mixed Media Portraits
Jul 22, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
I am so excited to share my conversation with the dynamic duo—Gregory and Lesa Daniel—about the beauty and strategy behind commissioned mixed-media portraits, working as a couple, and building a business with heart, intention, and excellence. Gregory and Lesa are internationally celebrated for...

318: Andrew Hiorth: 7-Figure Photography Studio Tips
Jul 16, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Did you ever think about what it might take to have a highly successful, multi-million-dollar portrait studio? My amazing guest this week, Andrew Hiorth, has done just that—and in this episode, he shares his team-building strategies, plus the joys and challenges of creating a highly profitable...

317: Cate Scaglione: The Transformative Power of Boudoir Photography
Jul 8, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Ooohhh…this is a good one! On this episode of The Profitable Photographer, I had a real and honest conversation with the wise and lovely, Cate Scaglione—fine art photographer and branding expert—about how to create a boudoir/personal portrait session, designed to help our clients not only have...

316: Luci Dumas “Blue Ocean” Strategy for Photographers, How to Thrive Without Competing
Jul 1, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
I saw a post on Facebook where a photographer was panicking about a lack of business, stating that he had to compete with people doing $50 sessions. My first response to the post was that there is a lot of room at the top. Then I decided to do this podcast episode as my response to him and...

315: JOHL DUNN – Mindset, Meditation and Success As A Photographer
Jun 25, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
This week, I had a powerful and heart-centered discussion with Johl Dunn, a talented Australian photographer turned mindset and business coach. We had such a great conversation a few years ago that I knew I would love another chance to connect. Johl spent over 20 years running successful wedding...

Welcome to the Profitable Photographer Podcast with Luci Dumas!
Why I think you’ll want to tune in every week!
In the photography business as a wedding and children’s portrait specialist, for four decades, I’ve accumulated a wealth of knowledge, connections, and inspiration that I’m eager to share with you. Friends encouraged me to have a show, saying that I have a unique voice as a woman in this industry for so many years. So I said yes to photographers like you who want to achieve success, profitability, and inspiration.
1-Amazing Guests. I have an incredible network of wonderful photographers and teachers that I have the privilege of knowing personally or discovering through my continuing involvement in our industry. And as a teacher at heart, I am always excited to share my own thoughts and new information I discover.
2-Selling is my Superpower. I am a huge advocate for “In Person Sales” for portrait and wedding photographers, so you will hear frequent discussions about how to sell multiple wall portraits and albums to every client.
3-Actionable steps. Through engaging and fun conversation, we dive deep into their (and my) knowledge and insights to bring you actionable steps you can implement in your own photography business. It’s like having a chat with a trusted friend who genuinely care about your growth and success.
4-Fun Conversations. My style is to have a fun and warm interview with my guests and pull out gems you will enjoy and learn from.
5-Personal Growth. I am a big believer in positive thinking, power of attraction, and a success mindset that helps us in every aspect of our lives. I love to share my perspective and tools to enhance your inner journey to success.
My mission is to uplift and support photographers like you.
So, join me on The Profitable Photographer, and let’s embark on a journey of success, profitability, and inspiration together. It’s time to turn your photography and passion into a thriving and fulfilling business.
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A big, exciting and maybe a little scary dream to have a successful, profitable and creative photography business doing exactly what you love for wonderful, grateful clients? Or do you want to bring your business to the next level of fun and profit.? If so, then this Podcast is for you.
For over 36 years, I have made a great living as portrait and wedding business, Luci Dumas Fine Photography, with no other source of income. No rich husband or lottery winnings, through the ups and downs of the industry and economy.
Now as a business coach with Insight Training for Photographers, I love love love to support photographers who want to do the same. This podcast is full of practical business info, and insights gained from my years in business, plus interviews with amazing people. My desire is to help you along on your joyful journey to success, however that looks to you.
Feel free to connect with me at www.lucidumascoaching.com or email luci@lucidumas.com to learn about my business and training options.
Articles
- 324: Luci Dumas: 12 Practical Tips From 40 Years in the Photography Biz
- 323: Jeff Galinovsky: Build a Photography Business That Lasts
- 322: Shayna Lloyd: How to Use Video to Grow Your Photography Biz
- 321: Jenny Gegg: Making Wedding Photography Feel Easy and Memorable
- 320: Luci Dumas “No More Starving Artist!” (remix)
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Email: Luci@LuciDumas.com
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